I was looking for a good old boot to make a pair of outdoor quads to use with my wife and daughters, and bought this kit a few days ago. The boots looked like pretty good Hyde's. When I got the case, it had what I at first thought were broken plates (which was fine, I was going to put another plate on). Then I saw they were made to be detachable, and researched this very cool old system. Imagine arriving at a 1940s traveling roller rink, wearing these shoes, putting on the plates, and skating!

The boots and cushions are in excellent condition. I may even use the wooden wheels. The front grip wings are too narrow to fit on the sole well, you can see the guy just let them go into a cut halfway up the sole edge. I may try to get them on right, but don't want to break them.

Nice set up. That locking heel to plate was a way before its time. And a French Company is bringing it it back. I was watching a old TV Show called the Fugitive where they had a episode at a skating rink and a pair of these were used by David Janssen as a skate guard. Have fun with them

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Thanks. It turns out they are slightly too small for me. The seller didn't see the size inside, but I do, they're 8 1/2. I'd hoped 9, and I can fit my foot in there, but it's too tight. They'll be for sale if my wife can't fit them.